Browse Product Recalls
256 consumer product safety recalls from CPSC.
Product Safety Recalls Database
Browse the complete CPSC product recall database with 256 entries. Every recall listed below was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and includes the product name, identified hazard, and available remedy. Use the filters to narrow results by year, remedy type, or keyword. Each recall links to a full detail page with manufacturer information, units sold, and specific consumer instructions.
Product Safety Recalls
Browse 256 consumer product recalls from CPSC in 2002.
| Date | Product | Hazard | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2002 | Proctor-Silex steam irons | The circuit board inside the steam iron can ignite and present a fire hazard. | Replace |
| Aug 14, 2002 | 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters | The water heater may have been fitted with incorrectly made flue gas baffles. These baffles may a... | Inspect, Replace |
| Aug 13, 2002 | BTU window air conditioners | Salty sea spray can cause the electrical capacitor within these units to corrode, posing a possib... | Inspect, Repair |
| Aug 8, 2002 | MA/MH circuit breakers | The circuit breakers may have an incorrect torque load applied to the lug mounting screws. This c... | Repair |
| Aug 7, 2002 | Engines used on fun-karts | Fuel from the engine can spill out if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazard... | Repair |
| Aug 7, 2002 | Motorola DCT2000 digital cable set-top boxes | Pins in the rear of the box that connect to the power cord could break, which could pose an elect... | Inspect, Replace |
| Aug 6, 2002 | Elements Media Carts | The media cart has metal and plastic casters that can break, causing a television or other object... | Replace |
| Aug 6, 2002 | Adams Quik Fold Chairs | Some of the legs on these chairs were mis-assembled by the installer and a piece of the chair cou... | Refund, Replace |
| Aug 6, 2002 | Star Clacker wooden toys and Ride-On Duck wooden riding toys | The wooden peg can come off of the Star Clacker toy and pose a choking hazard. The Ride-On Duck's... | Refund, Replace |
| Aug 6, 2002 | "Bullet" Speed Skates | The wheel and axle assemble may break off during skating, resulting in injury to the skater. | Replace |
| Aug 5, 2002 | Grass Bag Attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers | The lawn mowers have a rear-mounted grass bag that does not seal properly to the rear door of the... | Replace |
| Aug 5, 2002 | Hustler "FasTrak" riding lawn mowers | Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the t... | Repair |
| Aug 5, 2002 | Sears Craftsman, Husqvarna and Poulan Pro garden tractors | Under certain operating conditions, the rear wheel hub may crack or wear and spin free on its axl... | Repair |
| Jul 31, 2002 | Greenlee CM-700 and CM-750 electrical meters | An incompatible grommet, located in the battery compartment to protect internal wires, can cause ... | Replace |
| Jul 29, 2002 | Remington Vortex Ultra hair dryers | These hairdryers are not equipped with an appliance leakage current interrupter (ALCI) plug to cu... | Replace |
| Jul 29, 2002 | Volt Master Extension Cords | The cords have undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers. | Refund |
| Jul 24, 2002 | Novelty cigarette lighters in the shape of "Coca Cola" and "Budweiser" bevera... | These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children... | Refund |
| Jul 24, 2002 | Pull-along snail toys | The eyes on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Refund |
| Jul 24, 2002 | "Toddler Tote™" toddler activity sets and "Familiar Things" toddler puzzles | The dog puzzle included with both of these products and the rubber handle on the box of the activ... | Replace |
| Jul 24, 2002 | "Sort & See" sorting box toys | The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be ... | Refund |
| Jul 24, 2002 | Steering wheels on Model 8 Roadsters | A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard... | Replace |
| Jul 23, 2002 | THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Posts | The seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls a... | Repair |
| Jul 23, 2002 | 1997 and 1998 Yamaha "350 Electric" ATVs | A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possi... | Inspect, Repair |
| Jul 18, 2002 | Red Devil gas grills | The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the... | Refund |
| Jul 18, 2002 | Flat Rock Grill Shoreline Series Models 2000 and 3000 | The glass casing of the thermometer displays attached to these grills can break or shatter, posin... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Jul 17, 2002 | Vacation Station™ children's cooler/chairs | When the chair collapses the folding mechanism can pose a crushing, cutting or severing hazard to... | Replace |
| Jul 17, 2002 | "Smatter" spray foam | If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injur... | Replace |
| Jul 17, 2002 | ACJ-250 Aroma Juice Extractors | The juicer's filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, causing i... | Refund |
| Jul 17, 2002 | SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles with U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges | Divers using the consoles could fail to decompress properly during a dive, causing decompression ... | Replace |
| Jul 16, 2002 | Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits | Cracks can develop near the base of the posts. This can allow the railing to collapse, potentiall... | Repair |
| Jul 14, 2002 | Mosquito Deleto™ Traps | The mosquito trap's propane regulator can leak propane or allow an overflow of propane gas, both ... | Replace, Repair |
| Jul 9, 2002 | Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles | The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer seri... | Replace |
| Jul 8, 2002 | Drip Pans | The hot burners can ignite the drip pans and pose a fire hazard. | Refund |
| Jul 7, 2002 | Snapper lawn mowers | The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these mo... | Replace |
| Jul 1, 2002 | Combination washer and gas dryer units | The gas dryer can overheat, posing a fire hazard. | Repair |
| Jul 1, 2002 | Adapter plugs | The adapter plug can separate when the plug is removed, exposing live electrical conductors, posi... | Replace |
| Jul 1, 2002 | Disposable cigarette lighters | The lighters may have child-resistant mechanisms that do not meet federal safety standards. Young... | Refund |
| Jun 30, 2002 | Ice Shavers | The stainless steel blade on the shaver can cut consumers and cause injury. | Refund |
| Jun 30, 2002 | Enduralume® and Low Profile Enduralume® Luminaires | The glass portion of the luminaire optical assembly may crack, presenting a laceration hazard. | Replace |
| Jun 26, 2002 | Hot water dispensers | Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing a... | Replace |
| Jun 24, 2002 | Ceramic potpourri simmering pots | Flames from the tea light candles inside these potpourri pots can flare out of the side ventilati... | Refund |
| Jun 24, 2002 | MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel | Corrosion can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire or injury hazard. | Replace |
| Jun 24, 2002 | Butler Slim Torch lighters | The lighters were imported into this country without first being tested to ensure they comply wit... | Refund |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Next Ultra Shock mountain bicycles with "Ballistic 105" front suspension forks | The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer seri... | Replace, Repair |
| Jun 19, 2002 | "The Motion Picture" series electrical paintings | The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard. | Refund |
| Jun 17, 2002 | Little Wooden Push Cars | A child can pull the horn off the car's steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking h... | Replace |
| Jun 12, 2002 | Brinkman Outdoor Tabletop Heaters | The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to c... | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Jun 11, 2002 | Pop 'n Scoot Ride-on toys | Young children who lean forward can fall forward over the handlebars, causing facial injuries. | Replace |
| Jun 11, 2002 | Novelty cigarette lighters | These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children... | Refund |
| Jun 11, 2002 | Toy tracks attached to children's activity centers | The toy track can break, presenting a cut or pinch hazard, and exposed small parts pose a choking... | Replace |
Frequently Asked Questions
Use the search and filter tools above to look up products by name, brand, or keyword. You can also filter by year or remedy type. If you find a match, the recall notice will include details about what to do next — typically contacting the manufacturer for a free refund, replacement, or repair. The CPSC also maintains a free email alert service at cpsc.gov where you can sign up to receive notifications about new recalls.
Stop using the product immediately, especially if the recall involves a fire, choking, or laceration hazard. Follow the instructions in the recall notice to get your remedy (refund, replacement, or repair). Most recalls include a toll-free number and website where you can register. Keep the product in a safe place — do not throw it away until you have received your remedy, as you may need to return it or provide proof of disposal.
The most common hazards include fire and burn risks, choking hazards (especially in children's products), laceration and cut injuries, electric shock, fall hazards, entrapment, chemical exposure, and lead paint contamination. Fire hazards are consistently the most frequent reason for recalls, often involving lithium-ion batteries, electrical components, or flammable materials.